Beginning Quote by Darren Elkins
“When I was the young me, the young, beginning UFC Darren, I'd always make fun of the old guys. 'Oh this old guy still messing with them,' and calling them old guys.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast episode with Darren Elkins, 2023
Reflects on youthful arrogance and teasing older peers, highlighting growth in humility over time.
In simple terms: Young me mocked older fighters, showing early immaturity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect experience.
Themes
humility
growth
respect
age
mentorship
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
personal
growth
When to use this quote
- sports training
- team meetings
- personal reflection
- coaching sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How have your attitudes toward older colleagues changed?
- What can you learn from their experience?
A Different Perspective
May overlook valuable lessons from elders.
![“I did Bored To Death with Jason [Schwartzman] and Zach Galifianakis and those guys. I mean, how lucky can you be that you get to be the old guy? I get to be Robert Preston to them now. That's what I feel. My job is to pass on what Preston and other people gave to me, which was show up, take the…” quote by Richard Masur](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bc3/richard-masur-16998_bored_i-did-bored-to-death-with-jason-schwartz_1001289.jpg)
